How can I and my family live and work in the US long-term?

There are five Employment-Based US immigration programs which grant a Green Card to Lawful Permanent Residents and their eligible family members (spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age) so they can live and work in the United States long-term. Each Employment-Based US immigration visa has its own eligibility requirements and procedures. Green Card holders enjoy many benefits, such as being able to legally live, study and work in the US permanently and the option to apply for American citizenship after living in the United States five years and meeting other criteria. The five Employment-Based US immigration visas are the: EB-1 Visa (individuals with extraordinary ability); EB-2 Visa (individuals with advanced degrees/experience); EB-3 Visa (skilled workers, professionals, or other workers); EB-4 Visa (special immigrants); and EB-5 Visa (foreign investors). Another way to live and work in the US long-term is through the Diversity Visa Program. In order to participate in the DV-Lottery, an applicant must be born in an eligible country, satisfy the education or work experience criteria, and submit the application and photo(s) according to the regulations during the annual registration period. Approximately 100,000 winners are selected yearly for the chance to apply for 55,000 Diversity Visas and Green Cards.